Neuroscience for Psychologists (PSYC2020)

Information valid for Semester 1, 2019

Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

School

Psychology School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours

Incompatible

PY255, PY290

Recommended prerequisite

Recommended companion

Assessment methods

Research reports, tutorial work book, group oral presentation and quizzes

Course enquiries

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Course description

All psychological phenomena are based in the brain and nervous system. This course overviews the rapidly expanding discipline of neuroscience as relevant to psychologists. Topics include neural changes during learning, cortical control of executive functions and language, control of movement and skilled actions as well as the biological bases of common mental disorders.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile